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Vintage Must-Have: Floral Print Robe

by grechen on March 16, 2010 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

I just got the head’s up on new vintage boutique, Chic and you shall find, via Refinery29, and I’ve already found a few “must-have” pieces! How timely, considering I recently decided that I’d like to explore more vintage shopping, both online & off, after meeting Pamela from Market Publique (she is SOOO cute) and learning about some very cool vintage boutiques here in Austin.

This “robe” is very interesting – you can do a lot with it! Obviously, in warmer weather, it would be lovely layered over a tank dress with super-high platform sandals, or now, you could wear it with skinny jeans and a cardigan. So many outfits, and only $48…

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**note from grechen: this is the cutest new eco-boutique EVER!!!! please check it out :)

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KIND is an eco-friendly boutique that believes in a lot of things. We believe we can change the world from our homes, that tiny changes can make huge and wonderful differences, and that the things we wear, fill our homes with, write on, use to beautify ourselves with or give as gifts are a reflection of ourselves. But, above all we believe in kindness- to ourselves, to our neighbors, to the animals, and to the environment.

Our goal is that you come to our little shop and are inspired to join us in the life changing mission of living kindly. And, we have a surprising mix of things to hopefully do that. Whether it be old, new, simple, embellished, humorous, silly, handmade, curiously tailored, or is constructed of odd bits and bobs, one thing is for sure. The items we carry are the result of a passion, obsession, great finds, and great ideas.

We have a lovely collection of vintage finds that we like to imagine have great stories as well as carefully, hand selected finds in sustainable style for you and your home by admire worthy designers like Bodkin, Feral Childe, Kelly B, Linea Carta, Mika, Neuaura, Nixxi, Olsen Haus, and Priti. And, very soon we will proudly be carrying Mociun & Doucette Duvall!

So, when fall in love with something in our little shop you can rest assured, that not only will these items make you happy to wear, decorate your home with, or share, but they will, more importantly, be good for you, your friends and our future.

Please, check back often! We are constantly on the hunt for the best in sustainable style and restock our virtual shelves often.

Exclusive Green Grechen Code: Grechen20 for 20% off.

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Wanderlust Vintage is a new shopping site inspired by travel (they source all over North America) and features an amazing selection of vintage from designers like Lanvin & Gucci, as well as fun, gently used finds. Through November 7, use code “Grechen” for 20% off your order. Now…to decide what to buy….

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Find anything you like? I love the arrow belt, and the DVF dress (2nd from the right on the bottom)
Happy (vintage) shopping!!

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Must Have: OMG Acid Wash is BACK!

by grechen on August 27, 2009 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

Yes, it’s true (in case you hadn’t heard). Acid wash denim is a “trend” for Fall. That doesn’t mean you have to buy into it, but if you’re interested, PLEASE don’t buy new, buy vintage! After all, acid wash was a late 80′s early 90′s “thing” so there should be plenty of used options out there for your shopping pleasure. Anyway, acid-washing denim adds just another layer to an already energy/resource-intensive process (NOT very eco-friendly), so, seriously, if you’re going to wear acid wash this season, please buy used/vintage/whatever. Or if you’re lucky enough to have kept any of your pieces from the first time around…more power to you! :)

If I’m doing ANY acid-wash (and no, I don’t think I will this time, sorry) it’s going to be a jacket – like this one available at LA Vintage:

Vintage Levis Acid Wash Denim Jacket at LA vintage: $83

Vintage Levis Acid Wash Denim Jacket at LA vintage: $83

(I also want to say THANK YOU so much to the ladies at the LA Vintage blog for the shout-out)

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Must Have: Reworked Vintage Dress

by grechen on August 21, 2009 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

How amazing is this dress? It’s reworked from a vintage 70′s embroidered skirt to be a super-chic one-shoulder dress:

re couture reworked vintage dress

Available at Shrimpton Couture, by re:Couture

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